Friday, March 5, 2010

March Comes in Like a Lion at Loveland!

March 5th, 2010

March Comes in Like a Lion at Loveland!March definitely came in like a lion this season with 11 inches of fresh powder on the 1st. After the storm the skies cleared and made for one of those perfect powder days at Loveland. Check out some of the photos taken on Tuesday by our resident photographer Dustin Schaefer! March is usually our snowiest season and we all hope this past storm is a sign of things to come this month.

The forecast for this weekend is calling for a little more snow on Friday before it clears up and sun comes out. With sunny skies, warm temps and fresh snow it looks like Loveland is the place to spend your weekend!

Get Ready to Race at Loveland's Family Race DayLoveland is excited to host a Family Race Day this Saturday, March 6th. Come out and challenge your friends and family to a fast and fun race at no cost. All ages, abilities and disciplines are invited to come and test your skills on a slalom style racecourse, which will be set up on Firecut off Chair 2. Medals will be awarded to the fastest racers and bragging will be sure to ensue. Register the morning of at the base area of the Basin. A signed waiver and valid lift ticket are required, click here for more info.

Be sure to join us for the awards and apres Party on the patio outside the Rathskeller with live music starting at 2:30pm and awards at 3:30pm. Tommyknocker will also be visiting with specials on beer for the adults, freshly brewed root beer for the young ones, and a raffle with the chance to win a pair of Icelantic Skis!

Weekly Deals from the Loveland Sports ShopAs the spring snow starts falling, so do the prices at the Loveland Sports Shop! Now is the time to take advantage and shop name brands and save big bucks! This week take 30% off all outerwear and sweaters, 40% off all Nordica jackets and fleece, and 40-50% off all men's shoes and boots! Restrictions apply, please see store for details.

Last Chance to Play Hooky at Loveland!95.7 FM The Party's Ski Hooky Days have become one of the most popular days to ski here at Loveland, and March 11th will be the last one of the season. Join us for $15 lift tickets the day of, an apres party with drink specials from Coors and great giveaways. Sign up for Party VIP at www.957theparty to get your coupon for $15 tickets valid for Thursday, March 11th only. Be sure to take advantage of this amazing opportunity and make plans to play hooky with 95.7 FM The Party and Loveland Ski Area!

Enter to Win Jay-Z Tickets!Jay-Z comes to Denver's Pepsi Center on March 22nd and LiveNation Ticketing and Loveland Ski Area want you to go! Just swing into the Loveland administration offices and drop your name in the box for your chance to win!

Upcoming Events

Family Race Day - Saturday, March 6thJoin us for a fun day of racing for all ages, abilities and disciplines at no cost. Sign-up the morning of at the Base Area of the Basin and take a timed run on the slalom style course which will be set up on Firecut off Chair 2. Medals will be awarded for the fastest racers and all that is needed is a signed waiver and valid lift ticket. Click Here for details.

Ski With KOOL 105 FM - Saturday, March 6thListen to KOOL 105 FM during the day for your chance to win a Loveland Package worth $350 and ski with the KOOL 105 FM crew on Saturday March 6th. Remember, you can't win if you don't listen to KOOL 105 FM!

Telemark Clinic - Sunday, March 7thFree your heels! Lessons in this traditional style of skiing are offered for adults of all abilities on select dates throughout the season to help improve your technique and balance for this growing, fun winter activity. Package includes 2 ½ hour program and full day, all mountain ticket. Clinics begin at 10:00am at Loveland Basin. For more information and reservations, call 303-571-5580 x163.

95.7 FM The Party's Final Ski Hooky Day - Thursday, March 11th95.7 FM's The Party visit Loveland to host their final Ski Hooky Party of the season featuring $15 lift tickets. Listen for your chance to win free tickets and sign up for Party VIP at www.957theparty.com to get your coupon for $15 tickets valid for Thursday, March 11th only. After a day on the slopes join us in the Rathskeller bar for specials on Coors beer and tons of giveaways.

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About Loveland Ski Area

For over half a century, Loveland has been long known for some of the best skiing and snowboarding conditions in Colorado. At Loveland you get 1,800 diverse acres of terrain and breath-taking views from the second highest chairlift in the world, high atop the Continental Divide. Up here, 423" of snow isn't just average, it's expected.

More Loveland Facts...

Did you know Loveland Ski Area was the first major ski area in Colorado to make snow in 1967 with diesel compressors used by construction crews building the Eisenhower Tunnel?

Did you know Loveland Ski Area was the first ski area in North America to open with continuous operation (2000/2001-2005/2006, 2009/2010-2010/2011 and tied 2008/2009)

These are just a few of the unique historical facts about Colorado's longest continually owned and operated ski area. As we prepare for our 75th season of operation, we would like to share with you what makes Loveland Ski Areas history so unique and how it has become an icon for skiers and riders today.

For over half a century, Loveland has been long known for some of the best skiing and snowboarding conditions in Colorado. At Loveland you get 1,650 diverse acres of terrain and breath-taking views from the second highest chairlift in the world, high atop the Continental Divide. Up here, 400" of snow isn't just average, it's expected.

Average Snowfall423 inches (10.160 meter) based on 31 year average.Second most in Colorado with Silverton